A method for automatically selecting a print job parameter including the steps of ascertaining a first print job parameter and automatically selecting a second print job parameter based upon the first print job parameter. In one embodiment the method includes the steps of automatically ascertaining a pre-selected toner density setting and automatically selecting a print media based upon the pre-selected toner density setting. Alternately, the method for automatically selecting a print job parameter may include the steps of ascertaining a pre-selected print media and automatically selecting a toner density setting based upon the pre-selected print media.
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1. A method for selecting a print job parameter including the steps of: a printer controller ascertaining an operator-selected draft toner density setting; and the printer controller automatically selecting a draft print media source based upon the operator-selected toner density setting.
2. A method for selecting a print job parameter including the steps of: a printer controller ascertaining an operator-selected draft print media source setting; and the printer controller automatically selecting a draft toner density setting based upon the operator-selected print media source setting.
3. A printer controller configured to: automatically recognize a selection of a draft toner density setting; and in response to recognizing the selection of the draft toner density setting, automatically select a source of draft print media.
4. A printer controller configured to: automatically recognize a selection of a source of draft print media; and in response to recognizing the selection of a source of draft print media, automatically select a draft toner density setting.
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November 29, 2000
May 6, 2008
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